20 Cap-Sleeved Mother-of-Bride Dresses

A Bride and Her Mom Holding Her Bouquet
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There's a reason why women have loved cap-sleeved dresses for decades: They're the perfect in-between option for those moments when you want to show a little some skin while still retaining a bit of coverage. Stylish, comfortable, and totally versatile (especially for an event taking place during the warmer months!), a dress with cap sleeves will help any woman feel her best. That's why they're an especially popular wedding attire choices for the mothers of the bride and groom. For moms looking for the perfect combination of fun and demure, a cap-sleeved dress could be just what you're after. To help make your search for the perfect big-day dress a little easier, we pulled together some of our favorite cap-sleeved mother-of-the-bride and-groom dresses.

Cap-sleeved dresses offer plenty of fashion freedom. If you'd prefer to tale the classic route, considered a dress in a neutral hue, like the beige number from BHLDN with geometric beading or a black sheath with gold embellishments from Monique Lhuillier. Want a dress that's just a little bit sexy? Adrianna Papell and Rachel Zoe both offer cap-sleeved dresses with leg slits that are just right for a mom. And for all the glamorous women out there, know that cap-sleeved dresses can offer plenty of sparkle and shine: Just look at Rachel Gilbert's metallic beaded dress. You can still achieve a modern look with a cap sleeve, too. Jason Wu's bold scarlet cap-sleeve taffeta high-low gown is architectural and striking.

No matter which she chooses, the mother of the bride (or groom!) is bound to look stunning in a cap-sleeved dress. Click through to see our current favorites.

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BHLDN

gold mob dress
Courtesy of BHLDN

BHLDN "Presley" Geometric Applique Dress, $380, bhldn.com

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Lela Rose

purple lace gown
Courtesy of Lela Rose

Lela Rose Floral Lace Dress, $1,895, lelarose.com

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Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Cap Sleeve Black Dress
Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Draped Sheath Dress, $2,995, moniquelhuillier.com

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Adrianna Papell

cap sleeve black gown
Courtesy of Bloomingdale's

Adrianna Papell Embellished Illusion-Yoke Gown, $179, bloomingdales.com

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Tadashi Shoji

blue lace cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of Tadashi Shoji

Tadashi Shoji "Melanie" Gown, $408, tadashishoji.com

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Hayley Paige Occasions

blue mother of the bride dress
Courtesy of Nordstrom

Hayley Paige Occasions Mixed Media A-Line Gown, $280, nordstrom.com

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Jason Wu

red gown
Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman

Jason Wu Taffeta High-Low Gown, $4,795, bergdorfgoodman.com

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David Meister

beige mother of the bride gown
Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

David Meister Floral Embellished Gown, $795, saksfifthavenue.com

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Hervé Léger

cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of Net-a-Porter

Hervé Léger Metallic Bandage Gown, $2,190, net-a-porter.com

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David's Bridal

blue cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of David's Bridal

David's Bridal Beaded Tulle Dress, $249.95, davidsbridal.com

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Maggy London

black gown
Courtesy of Nordstrom

Maggy London Lace and Crepe Sheath Dress, $148, nordstrom.com

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Rachel Zoe

black lace cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of Shopbop

Rachel Zoe "Estelle" Cutout Maxi Dress, $495, shopbop.com

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Rachel Gilbert

gold cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman

Rachel Gilbert Metallic Beaded Gown, $2,095, bergdorfgoodman.com

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Mignon Doo

blue cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of BHLDN

Mignon Doo "Pierre" Crochet Dress, $350, bhldn.com

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Max Mara

Max Mara Cap Sleeve Midi Dress
Couretsy of Net-a-Porter

Max Mara Midi Dress with Cap Sleeves, $1,050, netaporter.com

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Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Cap Sleeve Mother of the Bride Dress with Gold Details
Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Metallic Lace Flounce Dress, $2,995, moniquelhuillier.com

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Badgley Mischka

red bridesmaid dress
Courtesy of Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka V-Neck Ruffle Gown, $249, badgleymischka.com

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La Femme

tan gown
Courtesy of Nordstrom

La Femme Embellished Lace and Satin Ballgown, $479, nordstrom.com

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Xscape

blue cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of David's Bridal

Xscape Beaded Neckline Dress, $229.95, davidsbridal.com

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Badgley Mischka

black cap sleeve gown
Courtesy of Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka Velvet Lace Gown, $249, badgleymischka.com

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